Tesla Boy is charismatic frontman and producer Anton Sevidov, who from an early age learnt to speak the international language of music through his father’s old vinyl collection that included Ray Charles, Prince, Stevie Wonder and Blondie. From here, a clear affinity with ‘80s pop and soul from the US and Britain emerged, and has since played a strong role in crafting the Tesla Boy identity. From their beginnings with the release of debut single 'Electric Lady' and first LP 'Modern Thrills' in 2010, the sounds of Tesla Boy’s global influences are immediate, with their acclaimed follow-up single Split, produced to a high level with deep catchy melodies and disco undertones.
Band members Leo Zatagin (bass), Mike Studnitsyn (drums) and Stan Astakhov (guitar) complete the Tesla Boy lineup, coming together to round out the trio in 2010. A collaborative project at its core, all music and lyrics, stylistic decisions, concepts, and the direction of music and production, are made collectively. At the forefront, Sevidov remains the heart of the band, with his penchant for charming songwriting, complimented by the band's incredible musicality and tantalizing live shows that have created a cult following in cities across the world.
Following the standout success of their sparkling debut, 2012 saw the band return to the studio to work on their highly anticipated second album, 'The Universe Made of Darkness,' due to drop May 21, 2013. March saw the band share the first single, '1991,' an infectiously optimistic groove that is an exciting teaser to the finished LP that takes their previous albums' 80’s inspired synth sounds to even further heights. Second single 'M.C.H.T.E.' is a bouncy and percussion heavy track with rhythmic, funky bass lines and synths that flicker across the surface. 'Broken Doll' sees the band team up with London crooner Tyson to create a dark, full-bodied and sensual track. As the chorus of the track would suggest, 'Broken Doll' is an invitation to the dance floor, with Tyson's vocals positively electrifying as he asks, "Do you want to dance?"
As only a preview to what is to come, it is obvious Tesla Boy are not to be mistaken with passing club trends that have come out of Russia in previous years. Tesla Boy carry a shiny pop sensibility, combined with sleek and sophisticated production that takes their nostalgic synth sound and punching soul hooks into the new wave era of EDM with global appeal.
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Stars
Tesla Boy Lyrics
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There are no strangers around
Empty streets on horizon
And shelter cannot be found
Someone says that you're falling
Someone says that you're going down
Don't believe, dont be crawling
Just only stars that shining in the dark
Can understand and give you that one spark
Through moonlight miles i'm calling back to you
Can't you see that this heart is beating true
Morphine lights, spreading windows
Are gleaming just like a ghost
Then it seems that you're bleeding
And all connections are lost
Someone says that you're falling
Someone says that you're going down
Don't believe, dont be crawling
You would better run, better run
This universe is too small
My feelings accrue
And with electrical flow
I know, I'll see you
The opening lines of Tesla Boy's "Stars" set a desolate scene, one where time has frozen and the world outside is empty and unwelcoming. In such a bleak environment, it's easy to lose hope and succumb to despair. But the song's narrator urges listeners not to give up, not to "be crawling" in defeat, but to keep running towards a brighter future. Though the journey may be difficult, the stars above can guide the way, offering a glimmer of hope in the darkness.
As the song continues, we get a sense of the singer's longing for someone special. They may be far away, lost in a sea of "morphine lights" and "gleaming" windows, but the singer's heart is beating true, calling out to them through "moonlight miles." Despite the vastness of the universe, their feelings for this person only grow stronger, fuelled by an "electrical flow" that connects them across time and space.
Ultimately, "Stars" is a song about perseverance and the power of connection. Even when the world seems cold and uncaring, even when it feels like everything is falling apart, there's always a reason to keep going. With the stars as their guide, the singer urges us to keep running until we find what we're looking for.
Line by Line Meaning
When it's cold, time has frozen
The atmosphere is cold and the world seems to have stopped
There are no strangers around
There is no one to talk to or help
Empty streets on horizon
The streets are deserted and there is no sign of life
And shelter cannot be found
There is no safe place to go to
Someone says that you're falling
Someone is telling you that you are failing
Someone says that you're going down
Someone is predicting your downfall
Don't believe, don't be crawling
Do not believe what they say, and do not give up
You would better run, better run
You should take action and move forward
Just only stars that shining in the dark
The only hope in this darkness are the stars
Can understand and give you that one spark
They can provide inspiration and motivation
Through moonlight miles I'm calling back to you
Even if we're far apart, I'm still thinking about you
Can't you see that this heart is beating true
I hope you can see that my love for you is real
Morphine lights, spreading windows
The lights in the city are like a drug, spreading out like veins
Are gleaming just like a ghost
They are shining but they are also eerie and haunting
Then it seems that you're bleeding
You feel like you're losing something important
And all connections are lost
You feel disconnected from the world around you
This universe is too small
Even though we are far apart, it feels like we are trapped in the same small world
My feelings accrue
My emotions keep getting stronger
And with electrical flow
With the energy between us
I know, I'll see you
I have faith that we'll be reunited
Contributed by Sebastian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.